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New members meet on the eve of the 23rd Congress Session

New members meet on the eve of the 23rd Congress Session[15/10/2012]

A Seminar for new members was organised on the eve of the 23rd Congress Session. The main aim of the seminar was to present the work of the Congress and explain how it is organised, with special focus on its monitoring programme, election observation and co-operation activities. New members also received comprehensive practical information, including explanations of the Congress Who’s Who database, session procedures, debates and votes, and financial reimbursement. They also discovered how they may contribute to the work of the Congress, by becoming active members and taking part in political debates, participating in the preparation of reports and recommendations, and by representing the Congress in European and international settings. The 23rd Session begins in earnest on 16 October, with the election of the new Congress President.